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Strategic Sourcing Sr Advisor - Clinical Platforms

Health Care Service Corporation · Chicago, IL · $102,000–$184,300 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a negotiation you supported where you got a better result than the starting offer.

What they are checking: Whether they have practical negotiation skills and preparation habits.

Tell me about a time you managed a supplier that was not meeting its contract.

What they are checking: Whether they use contract oversight to hold suppliers accountable.

What would you do

The clinical team has already chosen a vendor before sourcing is involved. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can add value and protect leverage without damaging the relationship.

How do you balance cost reduction with the need for strong clinical outcomes?

What they are checking: Whether they avoid cheap choices that damage care quality or create regulatory risk.

How do you work with IT leaders and clinical teams who want different things from a platform?

What they are checking: Whether they can bring different stakeholders to a shared set of requirements.

About the work

How would you build a category strategy for clinical platforms like care management or utilization management software?

What they are checking: Whether they can analyze needs, market options and supplier landscape for a complex category.

What questions would you ask a SaaS clinical platform vendor about architecture, APIs and interoperability?

What they are checking: Whether they can evaluate technology deeply enough to protect the health plan.

How do procurement decisions for clinical platforms affect medical cost, quality and member experience?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how payer operations connect to sourcing choices.

What supplier risks are most important when a vendor handles member health data?

What they are checking: Whether they consider security, compliance and business continuity in supplier selection.

What contract terms matter most when buying a SaaS platform that will be hard to replace later?

What they are checking: Whether they protect against lock-in through data rights, exit terms and price protections.

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The full job description

As published by Health Care Service Corporation.

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development. Job Summary This role leads strategic sourcing and category management for clinical platforms and healthcare technology solutions. Candidates should bring a strong understanding of the healthcare payer clinical ecosystem and how health plans operate, including the relationship between procurement decisions, medical cost management, quality outcomes, member and provider experience, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is comfortable evaluating and discussing SaaS solutions, platform architecture, API integrations, interoperability, data platforms, and other technology-enabled healthcare services while partnering with business stakeholders, clinical teams, IT leaders, and suppliers. This position will perform category management around the identification, development, and execution of sourcing and procurement strategies. Key areas of focus include needs analysis, sourcing options, supplier selection, negotiation support, contract oversight, cost reduction initiatives, supplier risk management, and business relationship management. The role is expected to provide thought leadership across complex spend categories, leveraging market intelligence, supplier roadmaps, and negotiation strategies to support business objectives and procurement outcomes. This position will also support requirements facilitation, contract drafting, negotiations, and supplier partnership development. Required Job Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience • 8+ years progressive experience in procurement, supplier management, category management • Proficient at MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint • Strategic and innovative thinker able to influence and advise the business areas • Strong executive presence with outstanding interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills • Critical thinking, analytical skills and business acumen • Conflict resolution skills • Consistent thought leadership Preferred Job Qualifications: • Understanding of Payor clinical ecosystem • Comfortable discussing SAAS, platform architecture, API integrations, data platforms, etc. • Understanding of how health plans operate and connect procurement decisions to medical cost, quality, member/provider experience and regulatory requirements • Management or team supervisory experience • Knowledge of e-Procurement systems and tools; experience utilizing Procure-to-Pay and Contracting modules or similar procurement systems • MBA, Masters Degree This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: 3 days in office; 2 days work from home. #LI-PD1 #LI-Hybrid Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process! Pay Transparency Statement: At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards . The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan. HCSC Employment Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Base Pay Range $102,000.00 - $184,300.00 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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